Slab Monoline Pero 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, vintage, industrial, poster-like, sturdy, impact, nostalgia, utility, display, slab serif, bracketed, square terminals, condensed, high-waisted caps.
This typeface presents sturdy, monoline slab forms with bracketed serifs and squared-off terminals. Strokes maintain an even thickness throughout, producing a solid, workmanlike color on the page. Capitals are tall and condensed with slightly rounded corners, while curves (C, G, O, Q) are compact and vertically stressed. Lowercase follows a similarly upright, narrow build with simple, sturdy joins and short, squared shoulders; the overall spacing and proportions create a crisp, rhythmic texture in text.
It works well for posters, headlines, and branding where a condensed, slab-serif presence is needed. The sturdy, uniform strokes and strong serifs make it particularly suitable for signage, labels, and packaging with a vintage or Western-tinged tone.
The design reads as vintage and utilitarian, with a clear nod to Western and old poster lettering. Its blunt slabs and compact proportions convey toughness and straightforwardness, giving it a practical, no-nonsense voice with a touch of nostalgia.
The likely intention is to deliver a compact, high-impact slab serif with a classic poster sensibility—bold enough in structure to hold attention, while remaining clean and consistent for repeated use across titles and branded lines.
Figures are simple and assertive, matching the blocky serif treatment; the lining numerals sit firmly on the baseline and echo the squared geometry of the letters. The punctuation and overall fit suggest a display-minded cut that still holds together in short text lines, especially at larger sizes where the serif details and bracketed joins stay distinct.